so you were happy when Dusty ran Willie Harris and Mesoraco and Costanzo and Negron and some of the other clowns ahead of Leake in pinch hit situations- give me a break- Leake is a fantastic athlete and could pinch run as well. He got 2 hits off Matt Cain- the home run on a nasty slider at the knees- most of our every day guys couldn't have driven that pitch.

So yes- it really is that simple if you have some balls

agree- he must hit his spots and change speeds. Could you imagine if Latos pitched with the intelligence and craftiness of Leake instead of just being a thrower.-he would be an all-star

He would make a good/above average pinch hitter. I know DB's reasoning is that he doesn't want to hurt the other players mentally knowing they are batting behind a pitcher, but come on the object is to win games and that means playing your best when needed.

More like John Dillinger.

Well said. Our boy Homer could learn from Mr. Leake as well.